What you need to know about lingerie design
4. Lingerie design - Bras come in full cups, demi cups, balconnettes, plunge styles, moulded cups, triangle styles, push-ups, etc.
Panties are available as strings, thongs, tangas, bikinis, briefs, high-waisted briefs, hipsters, shorties, etc.
Not every style will work for every figure. Try on various styles and build a wardrobe that enhances your figure (Example: a petite women may fit better into a demi bra while a full figured woman may find a full cup more comfortable; if you desire better lift from your bra but don't want to sacrifice beauty, try a balconnette; or if you want to wear garters but wish to conceal or elongate your torso, try a waist cincher rather than a garter belt).
Tips for men buying lingerie for your woman
5. Tips for men when shopping for the woman in their life -
Consider her personal style - Purchase colors and styles she wears regularly. If she loves polka dots or black lace, find pieces that incorporate such design elements.
Browse the store's merchandise and point out items that look familiar; this gives the salesperson an idea of her color and style preferences.
Purchase lingerie that you believe she'll enjoy, not simply what you want her to wear. The key here is building her confidence by making her feel comfortable.
Use a visual process of elimination to determine size if you don't already know it. If you don't know her size and can't call her best friend for help, examine the same piece of lingerie in a small size and a large size at the store, preferably placed on mannequins. Tell the salesperson which size is closer to her size and then introduce another size for further comparison and elimination until it's narrowed down to a size he thinks will work for her. Men are visual and, with a little assistance, can easily be guided to the correct size. At Anastasia's, we have three sizes of mannequins which are helpful visual aids in determining size.
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